Practical Horse Law: A Guide for Owners and Riders

This book provides an accessible and readable guide to the law for horse owners and riders in situations where they might want to consider their legal position and the need for legal assistance. It offers practical and commonsense advice on reducing the risk of becoming involved in litigation in the first place.Topics covered include choosing a riding school; riding safely in a school or out on roads and tracks; buying, selling and loaning horses; accidents and how to avoid them; when to make a claim and what to claim for; keeping horses at home or at livery; veterinary negligence; animal welfare and more.ABOUT THE AUTHORBrenda Gilligan is a horse-owner and rider, and a specialist clinical negligence solicitor with a niche practice in cases involving horses.

Litigation concerning accidents involving horses, purchases of horses and negligence of owners and riders is increasing. Horseriding is a dangerous sport, horses are valuable animals, and owners and riders need to be aware of all the legal pitfalls.

Brenda Gilligan is not only a keen horseowner but a solicitor specialising in cases involving horses. Practical Law for Horseowners and Riders is a user-friendly, easily accessible book which sets out the essentials and avoids unnecessary details.